What are my chances?

Post by **docchevron** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:12 pm

I can see the appeal. Took ELF for MoT this morning (passed of course, no advises) and had entirely forgotten what a formiddable, comfortable and pleasant thing it is to drive. If it had a D6C under the hood it would be perfect.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:14 pm

Nice one. First dibs, Chris!

Post by **docchevron** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:03 pm

it isn't mine to sell mate, but if I did have it, I wouldn't want to sell it TBH, with the Le Mans interior it's a very nice place to be.
There's a nice big hill before the MoT place, and I always give any car I'm taking a good rag up said hill, ELF entirely lunched a Merc SLK thing, which was hilarious, especially as the cheap suit driving the Merc looked like I'd just stabbed him in the face as I passed him.
I have a growing soft spot for BX Auto's, I very much like they way the ZF works.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:09 pm

Agreed. In the BX it's very good. In the Xantia 2.0i auto I had it was less fun - but that was because of the added weight, I'm sure.

Post by **docchevron** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:19 am

I always found the 19TD Xantia slow.. the D12 was ok, and the V6 was about right, that said, they realy should have made a RHD V6 Activa, that would be a Xantia I'd LIKE to own.

anyhow, I digress from the OP.. Apols.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:43 am

how about this one if its still avalible found on the CCC Phill

BX automatic saloon
Submitted by philip vesey holt on Mon, 09/01/2012 - 10:05pm
Ad Type:
Car For Sale
Citroen Model:
BX

For spares or repair, only 2 weeks MOT left, BX automatique saloon, 1987, 75,000 miles, lots of history inc old MOTs, nice condition but will probably need rear swing arm bearings. Drives very well with good body, too many other citroens for me to fix so must go. Make me an offer better than the scrap man! east sussex, 07960 873 583

Location:
Haywards heath
Condition:
good
Price:
offers
Contact Name:
philip
Contact eMail:
philippe.vh@laposte.net
Phone:
07960873583

regards malcolm

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:27 pm

Didnt Richard buy this one?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:24 pm

Well - interesting development. With Liz bemoaning the loss of her smooth, quiet, well-appointed and fast-ish Xantia auto, a BX isn't on her list (foolish girl lol)... instead it looks increasingly like she may stray from the true path and get even another marque when the opportunity arises and the funds allow...

The question is... with the Xantia failing to inspire (me) and the XM footbrake proving a hurdle in manual form (and auto being supposedly prone to failure) what can I offer her from the Citroen stable that won't cost much?!

No way would I suggest C5 mk.1, or Xsara... and the ZX auto diesel is slooow (as well as having zero credibility even when compared to the BX/Xantia)...

Mmmmmm. I feel Saab 9-5 TiD 2.2 auto might be a possibility, or 2003/4 Mondeo Ghia TDci auto, or Rover 75 CDT auto/MG ZT CDTi auto, or even BMW 530D... Oh, gawd. It's not like I have £2k burning a hole in my pocket.

But my lovely long-suffering wife deserves a treat (and I'd rather buy a car than a piece of jewellery

)...

Anyway, back to reality. She'll have to endure BXness for a while longer... Especially if she wants a holiday!

bx petrol auto saloon · Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:19 pm

Dear Phil.
If you are looking into getting any 16v SAAB Phil, you would be wise
to check the life of the timing chains, how much and is it still an engine
and box out job

My Dad has had 2 or 3 diesel Mondeo,s, for towing his very large
caravan

He is 75 now, I know he has a private number plate on his
last new one, so I think he may be keeping this one for a while, he is a
high mileage driver aswell. I know the one he has now has 18" alloys
from standard

The first time I saw the car, meeting them in Bourn-
mouth, I had to tell him that both front tyres were completely bald on
the inside edges, he wasn,t happy

My dad pays to have his and my
step mums Fiesta maintained by the selling dealer

They know not to
muck him about.

Beemers I know can have a habit of throwing sensors straight
through the bellhousings too, needing new lots of expensive bits

Choose wisely " My young apprentice "
From Darth Vader.
Vince.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:12 pm

Well, after a brief consultation with the management, a SAAB os right out, as is the Rover/MG. BMW possibly (but not really if I have anything to do with it - talk about very expensive anonymity!)...

more likely to be Mondeo or Mercedes...

Or XM - IF I can find a good auto diesel....

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:32 pm

get her a nice peugeot 406 diesel auto, as good as a xantia without the hassles

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:58 pm

Funny you should mention that... nice car - especially in top spec.

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:36 pm

I was going to buy a 406 estate when the meteor came up , trouble is the missus prefers the 407 which was out of my price bracket at the time

Paul296 · Post by **Paul296** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:46 pm

What about the 406 coupe? Fabulous Pininfarina design and cheap as chips now; under a grand for 2litre petrols and 2grand+ for Hdi's in top condition. Citroen should have had that design for a Xantia coupe - now THAT would have been a nice car!

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:11 am

get her a DERSH (2CV)

regards malcolm

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